What is Screening in EIA?

Screening is the process of identifying whether an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) is necessary or not. The procedure is used to determine whether a proposed project is likely to have significant effects on the environment.

It should normally take place at an early stage in the design of the project. However, it can also occur after a planning application has been made or even after an appeal has been made. A developer can choose not to seek a screening opinion for a Schedule 1 development, as it’s guaranteed that it would require an EIA and proceed to the next stage of the process without a screening.

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